Graduation 2014: West Ottawa High School

“I’m looking forward to going to GRCC and getting my two years and then transferring to Western and just kinda enjoying my summer.” — Elizabeth Izaguirre

“I want to get my social work degree, and then I want to do something with sexual abuse counseling.” — Jacqueline Estupinan

“Not having to ask to go to the bathroom … it’s nice to be independent.” — Uella Rodriguez

“Beach week.” — Thalia Sanchez

“Starting life and seeing where it takes me.” — Noe Ortiz

Top grads: Hannah Brinkman was the top scholar. The valedictorians were Lacey Burie, Caleb Irvin, Claire Johnson, Maegan Johnson, Mackenzie Shannon and Julie Van De Riet. Heather Ewing was the salutatorian.

Number of grads: 524 seniors graduated from West Ottawa High School on Sunday afternoon.